Eye protection

Despite this, many of us still don't take the protection of our eyes seriously enough. Unfortunately, the figures show this. According to Eurostat, there are 62-82 fatal accidents at work in our country every year. Last year alone, there were 20,658 workplace accidents that did not end in tragedy, and this is the number reported by employers to the authorities, so it is likely that many more accidents occurred at work than that.

What is the difference between conventional glasses and safety glasses?

Goggles are primarily a safety device, but they can also be used to protect the eyes while playing sports. The difference with normal glasses is that the edges are extended to completely close the eye area. This protects your eyes from the sides, top and bottom.

This is very important, as a chip or a splinter hitting from the side can cause serious damage. What's more, the goggles available from the DND Telecom webshop look good too, so for those who also care about looks, professional goggles from 3M are the perfect solution.

Why wear safety glasses?

If you work in a place where you have to perform your daily tasks in hazardous working conditions, you will need work clothing, and safety glasses are part of that. As mentioned above, our eyes are particularly sensitive and can be damaged by splinters, chips, liquids and even excessive draughts.

Many of us don't give this much thought, but if our eyes are constantly inflamed and watering, it can affect our vision. So always wear the safety goggles that are necessary for the job. Because if you get a splinter in your hand while sawing, you can easily remove it and the wound will heal quickly, but if the same splinter gets in your eye, it can take your sight away forever.

What safety glasses should we choose?

Manufacturers throw unisex models on the market wherever possible, so we don't have to worry about whether they're for women or men. Many safety goggles can be worn on the move, so make sure they fit perfectly around your eyes. There is a downside to this, however, and that is that the glasses can fog up.

To avoid this, choose a version with vented eyepieces. It is also important that the stem of the protective device is adjustable so that it can be adjusted to the exact shape of your head. But it's also important that the lens of the glasses has the protection you need to give your eyes maximum protection. For example, if you work outdoors a lot, you should have UV protection, you can choose lenses in certain colours, but scratch resistance is also important.

With goggles being on our heads and eyes most of the day, it is also important that the goggles have a low weight. There's one more important detail, and that is that the goggles fit perfectly around the nose. Therefore, make sure that the glasses you choose have soft nose pads, which also hold the glasses in place on your nose.

Why choose 3M goggles?

Perhaps one of the most important criteria for goggles is that they are made of high quality materials that do not slip. 3M goggles also help to distribute pressure around the ears, thanks to the brand's evenly distributed pressure stem technology, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit. This means you won't feel that uncomfortable feeling behind your ears after hours of wearing them.

The innovative head-hugging design of 3M goggles provides increased comfort and a secure fit that prevents the goggles from moving back and forth while you work. This is both annoying and distracting, but also an accident hazard. Not only does it damage your eyes, it also limits your vision, which can cause other accidents.

Thanks to 3M Scotchgard technology, both sides of the lens are coated to EN166:2001 requirements, protecting the lens from scratching and fogging. If you choose 3M goggles, you'll feel as light as a feather, with the brand's SecureFit 400C goggles weighing just 22 grams.